Hand Carved Decoy | Surf Scoter | Henry Boyd Jr.

Hand carved pine & cork Surf Scoter Decoy by local 4th generation carver, Henry Boyd Jr.

Beautiful carved details, glass eyes, and faithfully painted finish. Wood base signed by artist.

Appx 16" L x 7" W x 7"H

This duck is common to this area on the Merrimack, often seen around fishing piers and harbors. The male's strong head pattern earns the species the nickname of 'skunk-head' When feeding, they usually spring forward and dive with the wings partly opened.